TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Christine Briceño, Chief Human Resources Officer
REPORT BY: Kevin Lemieux, Principal Human Resources Analyst
SUBJECT: Amendment No. 1 to Agreement with JobElephant, Inc.
RECOMMENDATION
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Approve and authorize Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 240053B with JobElephant, Inc. to extend the term from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 to post public sector job openings. (Fiscal Impact: $35,000 Expense; General Fund; Budgeted; Discretionary)
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BACKGROUND
Job Elephant, Inc. is a recruitment advertising agency the County has partnered with since 2023. They specialize in posting public sector job openings to the appropriate job boards, industry publication, newspapers, and other media formats to attract the most qualified applicants. They also use data and performance metrics to evaluate advertising effectiveness and prioritize where job ad dollars are spent. Their assistance in the distribution of job advertisements is a key support tool for the Human Resources Division in an increasingly competitive job market.
Requested Actions:
Approve and authorize Amendment No. 1 of Agreement No. 240053B with JobElephant, Inc. to extend the term of the agreement through June 30, 2027, with an automatic renewal provision of five additional one-year terms, with no increase to the maximum compensation rate of $35,000 per fiscal year.
FISCAL & STRATEGIC PLAN IMPACT
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Is there a Fiscal Impact? |
Yes |
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Is it currently budgeted? |
Yes |
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Where is it budgeted? |
Human Resources (Org 1022000, Obj 53630) |
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Is it Mandatory or Discretionary? |
Discretionary |
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Is the general fund affected? |
Yes |
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Future fiscal impact: |
Appropriations will be budgeted accordingly in future fiscal years. |
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Consequences if not approved: |
If this agreement were not amended, Human Resources would be without a critical tool for expediting and distributing Napa County job advertisements. |
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Additional Information: |
County Initiative: Elevate County Services and Workforce Excellence |
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: The proposed action is not a project as defined by 14 California Code of Regulations 15378 (State CEQA Guidelines) and therefore CEQA is not applicable.